MSIB XXI-021 Mariners are advised that on April 20, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grand Pass Channel will be closed to navigation within a half mile radius of approximate GPS position 29 15-42.2226N, 089 21-1.8109W while Weeks Marine…
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MSIB XXI-020 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel river gauge reading 6.5 feet and rising, the COTP New Orleans has implemented an advisory with the following restrictions in accordance with the Waterways Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: Bayou Sorrel…
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MSIB XXI-019 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 38’, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower…
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MSIB XXI-018 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 37’, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower…
Read MoreMSIB XXI-017 Changes to Aids to Navigation in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet The Coast Guard is proposing the following Aids to Navigation changes in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet: 1. Discontinue Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Daybeacon 62 (LLNR-11715) in…
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MSIB XXI-015 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 35′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for all waters of…
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MSIB XXI-016 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 35′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower…
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MSIB XXI-012 BATON ROUGE HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY (33′ and Rising): VTS MEASURE MM 219 to MM 229 AHP LMR As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 33′ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of…
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MSIB Vol XXI-014 Uncrewed Vessel Surveying – Pass-a-Loutre, South Pass, and Southwest Pass Mariners are advised that commencing on March 16, 2021 and continuing through March 31, 2021, in support of a large-scale hydrologic restoration project sponsored by the Coastal…
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MSIB XXI-011 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route Mile Marker (MM) 47: Grosse Tete Bridge Under Repair Mariners are advised that the Grosse Tete HWY 77 bridge, located at MM 47 of the Port Allen –…
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MSIB XXI-013 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements go into effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) below Mile Marker (MM) 233.9 Above Head of Passes (AHP), including South…
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MSIB XXI-010 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XXI-008 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94, the Gretna Harbor Traffic Control Light 97…
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MSIB XXI-009 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94, the Gretna Harbor Traffic Control Light 97…
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MSIB XXI-007 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 006 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. When the Carrollton Gauge reads below 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33…
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MSIB XXI-006 Midstream Transfer Notice CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 8 FEET AND RISING When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic…
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The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin titled: COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System This order references: President Biden’s Executive Order (13998) of January 21, 2021 titled: Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International…
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MSIB XXI-005 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 003 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code…
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MSIB XXI-004a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a VTS measure for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker…
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MSIB XXI-004 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from…
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